Associate Director of Strategic Finance - Eden Prairie Preferred, Remote Considered

In this role you drive growth strategy for Optum Whole Health Solutions by evaluating new ideas with product and business teams, while leading the five-year financial trajectory planning. You translate complex concepts into actionable financial models and CBAs to guide investments and priorities. You partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and bridge business strategy with financial execution. This position offers remote flexibility and opportunities to shape health outcomes at scale.

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• remote work flexibility
• telecommuter policy

• Lead the long-range financial model to shape the five-year growth plan in collaboration with the CEO office and Strategy and Planning
• Evaluate growth ideas with product and technology teams to drive initiatives
• Translate product concepts into actionable financial models for investment decisions
• Develop and assess cost-benefit analyses, securing cross-functional inputs and clear financial narratives
• Deliver concise, insight-driven updates to senior leadership highlighting levers and trade-offs
• Act as a trusted finance partner to operators, product, operations, and technology teams
• Provide flexible support across finance functions to assist the CFO of Whole Health Solutions

• 7+ years in strategic finance, corporate strategy, business development, or related blends
• 5+ years driving growth initiatives (new products, market expansion, or investment evaluation)
• Proven experience in long-range 3-5 year planning aligned with enterprise strategy
• Ability to influence senior leadership and steer strategic decisions
• Experience evaluating complex opportunities with cost-benefit, scenario modeling, and prioritization
• Healthcare experience or experience in a large, matrixed environment
• Advanced ability to turn ambiguous problems into structured insights

• cross-functional collaboration
• influence and stakeholder management
• clear communication of complex ideas
• financial modeling
• long-range planning
• cost-benefit analysis (CBA)